Percentage Atom Economy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the atom economy?
A
The efficiency of a reaction
2
Q
How is % atom economy calculated?
A
Total molar mass of desired products divided by the total molar mass of reactants all multiplied by 100
3
Q
Why is a higher atom economy desirable?
A
There are less waste products which could be harmful to the environment or expensive to dispose of therefore a higher atom economy will be industrially more economic and safer to the environment
